Infographic: U.S. States With the Most Doctors

Key Takeaways

There are about 280,000 primary care doctors in America (as of 2022, per newest data released in November, 2024).
However, they are unevenly distributed across the country with some areas (like the Northeast) reporting a higher rate for their populations.
Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island all have more than 10 doctors available per 10,000 residents.
On the other hand, Texas and Mississippi have fewer than 7.

America’s healthcare landscape is anything but even. From rural counties without a single hospital to urban centers dense with specialists, access to primary care often depends on where you live.

The map in today’s infographic highlights this disparity by showing how many primary care physicians serve every 10,000 residents in each U.S. state. The data for this visualization comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration, as of 2022 based on data released in November 2024.